James Michael "Jim" Troidl Sr Sr.

James "Jim" M. Troidl Sr., age 96, of Dalton, NE, went to be with our Lord, on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Pole Creek Estates in Sidney, NE, surrounded by his family. A Rosary will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dalton, NE at 9:15 A.M. on Friday, May 30, 2025, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. with Father Tim Stoner officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Dalton. Friends may stop by the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 1-6:00 P.M. with family present from 4-6:00 P.M. The family has requested that Husker attire to be worn at the service in Jim's honor.
Memorials may be given to the Dalton Volunteer Fire Department or St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dalton, NE.
You may view Jim's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com.
Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Jim's care and funeral arrangements.
Jim was born on August 7, 1928 in Dalton, NE to Michael and Mary "Lena" (Alber) Troidl. He
graduated from Gurley High School in 1946. After high school he worked at the gas station in Gurley, NE.
He was engaged in trucking most of his life, starting with hauling grain. He worked as a safety coordinator for the Egging Company for many years. Then he went back to trucking, working for Ruan Transport and Wynne Transport. Jim began farming full-time in the late 80's early 90's, working from sun up to sun down.
On November 17, 1952 Jim married Peggy Munshaw, they just celebrated their 72nd year of marriage together in November. To this union 5 children were born, James Jr., Patricia, John, Paula and Pamela.
He was a proud Husker fan, rarely missing a football, volleyball or softball game. Whether it was cheering from the tractor, working in the shop or from his favorite chair at home, he loved watching the Huskers play and sharing that passion with family. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and took great pride in the local weekend trap shoot competitions (bringing home the "bacon"). One of his greatest joys was sharing harvest with his grandchildren. Each year, he made sure they had a chance to ride along in the combine, passing down not just the work, but the wonder of farm life. Family was very important and valuable to him.
Jim was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dalton Volunteer Fire Department for 50+
years, Dalton Lions Club, a Board Member of the Dalton Rural Fire District #2 for 40 years, Knights of Columbus and the Dalton Cemetery Board.
Survivors include his wife Peggy of Sidney, NE, sons James Jr. and wife Katherine of Lincoln, NE, John and wife Marge of Atkinson, NE, daughters Patricia Keenan of Dalton, NE, Paula and husband Roland Parker of Dalton, NE, Pam and husband Shayne Coker of Little Elm, TX, sister Irene Egging of St. Augustine, Florida, and 11 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Lena Troidl, Peggy's parents Earl and Ruth Munshaw and Bernice Halaas, sisters Rita husband Bill Ormsby and Margerie and husband Louie Enriquez, brothers Robert, LaVern, and Leonard, brother in-law Rick Munshaw and 2 grandson's Victor Parker and Bret Troidl.